The average train between Reading and Harwich takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Harwich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Reading and Harwich. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Harwich at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Harwich station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Reading to Harwich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Harwich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Manningtree station.
Book your Reading to Harwich train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Reading and Harwich is 164.5 km. The road distance is 178 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Harwich Town via London Paddington, Stratford (London), and Manningtree in around 3h 11m.